Synonyms for eagerly

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1. eagerly, thirstily(adverb)

   with eagerness; in an eager manner

   "the news was eagerly awaited"

   Synonyms:
   thirstily

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1. List of paraphrases for "eagerly":

   impatiently, anxiously, enthusiastically, keenly, fervently, forward

How to pronounce eagerly?

Alex

US English

Daniel

British

Karen

Australian

Veena

Indian

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How to use eagerly in a sentence?

1. Mandeep Mehra:

   I eagerly await word from the independent audits, the results of which will inform any further action.

2. Wood Mackenzie:

   Tehran is eagerly poised to attract foreign investment and gain access to modern technologies in the whole energy chain, potential for investment in Iran is huge, three quarters of its combined oil and gas reserves - the third largest in the world - are yet to be produced.

3. Kevin Flanery:

   For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has become a part of their family's yearly traditions, while we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause.

4. Lewis Carroll:

   Write that down, the King said to the jury, and the jury eagerly wrote down all three dates on their slates, and then added them up, and reduced the answer to shillings and pence.

5. Monica Morrow:

   We eagerly await The Results.

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